Road Cycling

L'Ultr'Arverne

Road Cycling covering 67 km to 778 km with up to 14,500 m D+ in Ambert (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France)

LocationAmbert, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FranceShow on map(45.5531° N, 3.7402° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +14,500 m

L'Ultr'Arverne is an endurance sporting event in Ambert, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR focused on Road Cycling. Key features include Multi-Day, Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, Forest.

The race program comprises 9 competitions, including Ultr'Averne 778km (778 km, +14,500 m D+), Ultr'Averne 573km (573 km, +11,000 m D+), Objectif Puy de Dôme (363 km, +6,855 m D+), Objectif Livradois Forez (237 km, +4,400 m D+), Road Cycling 156 km (156 km, +3,210 m D+), and Road Cycling 133 km (133 km, +2,630 m D+) (9 competitions in total). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (cyclolescopains.fr).

Official website
L'Ultr'Arverne in Ambert (Work: "Japan Cup Cycle Road Race 2024 PA200123", Photo: Fukumoto, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Japan Cup Cycle Road Race 2024 PA200123" · Photo: Fukumoto · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Multi-DayNature & Off-RoadMountainForestHigh AltitudeCity Run

Races & distances (9)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Ultr'Averne 778kmRoad Cycling778 km+14,500 m519 m - 6,609 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Ultr'Averne 573kmRoad Cycling573 km+11,000 m522 m - 5,142 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Objectif Puy de DômeRoad Cycling363 km+6,855 m525 m - 3,404 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Objectif Livradois ForezRoad Cycling237 km+4,400 m528 m - 2,376 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Cycling 156 kmRoad Cycling156 km+3,210 m531 m - 1,879 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Cycling 133 kmRoad Cycling133 km+2,630 m519 m - 1,624 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Cycling 115 kmRoad Cycling115 km+2,450 m522 m - 1,551 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Cycling 90 kmRoad Cycling90 km+1,450 m525 m - 1,134 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Cycling 67 kmRoad Cycling67 km+840 m528 m - 881 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
778 km
Elevation gain
+14,500 m D+
Elevation loss
-14,500 m D-
Altitude range
519 m - 6,609 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
3.7 % / 6.7 %
Course format
Loop course
778 km+14,500 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N100200300400500600700FS45.5531° N, 3.7402° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 519 m to 6,609 m above sea level (+14,500 m D+, -14,500 m D-)

Peak: 6,609 m·at 456.6 km·Ø 3.7 %
519 m2,549 m4,579 m6,609 m0 km155.6 km311.2 km466.8 km622.4 km778 km6,609 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does L'Ultr'Arverne take place?

L'Ultr'Arverne takes place in Ambert, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR (start area at coordinates 45.5531° N, 3.7402° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at L'Ultr'Arverne?

The race program comprises 9 competitions, including Ultr'Averne 778km (778 km, +14,500 m D+), Ultr'Averne 573km (573 km, +11,000 m D+), Objectif Puy de Dôme (363 km, +6,855 m D+), Objectif Livradois Forez (237 km, +4,400 m D+), Road Cycling 156 km (156 km, +3,210 m D+), and Road Cycling 133 km (133 km, +2,630 m D+) (9 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Road Cycling.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for L'Ultr'Arverne?

The main competition (Ultr'Averne 778km over 778 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +14,500 m of elevation gain and -14,500 m of elevation loss, ranging between 519 m and 6,609 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for L'Ultr'Arverne?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (cyclolescopains.fr).